Man for court over NI sex assault

A 20-year-old man will appear in court in Co Tyrone tomorrow morning in connection with a serious sexual assault at the weekend…

A 20-year-old man will appear in court in Co Tyrone tomorrow morning in connection with a serious sexual assault at the weekend.

A PSNI spokeswoman said a man has been charged with rape, indecent assault, grievous bodily harm and taking and driving away a vehicle without consent.

He will appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court at 10.30am tomorrow.

It is understood the charges are in connection with an assault in Stewartstown on Sunday.

The PSNI said the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, as is normal practice for such cases.

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